The $28 million was another tipoff. Rizzo went on to say that The Implosion in Game 5 had nothing to do with the decision to sign Soriano. Pffffft!:

"By no means (was) the signing of Rafael Soriano based on one inning
and one game at the end of the season. (Storen's) a young
closer that was thrust into the closer role as a very young man and a
very young major leaguer. We feel that we benefit having Sori on the
club. Not only by pitching the ninth inning, but also by mentoring a
good young potential young closer in Drew Storen."(Mike Rizzo, via MASNSports.com, 1/17/2013)